THE EMPTY SPACE

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THE EMPTY SPACE Established in 2003, The Empty Space is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts theatre and art gallery. Advanced reservations can be made online.
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The Empty Space's mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft. We want to encourage every member of the community to experience and enjoy live theater, regardless of his or her financial situation, so all of our unsold seats at the time of performance become pay-what-you-can admissions. By becoming a fan of The Empty Space you will only be notified of shows and events. For even more information please visit The Empty Space website at www.esonline.org

Thank you for helping us continue to set theater free!

It's time for the teens to take the stage! Join us in collaboration with Stage Door Academy as we proudly present once a...
08/03/2026

It's time for the teens to take the stage! Join us in collaboration with Stage Door Academy as we proudly present once again ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME starring a cast of totally talented teens from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County!

One weekend only, playing August 6, 7, & 8 at 7:00PM and August 8 & 9 at 1:00PM.

Tickets are now on sale at esonline.org! 🎉

Come on, let’s turn the page. Together. 🦋ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIMEBased on the music performed and recorded by Britney S...
08/03/2026

Come on, let’s turn the page. Together. 🦋

ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME
Based on the music performed and recorded by Britney Spears
Book by Jon Hartmere
Directed by Kristina Saldaña and Jeremiah Heitman
Vocal Directed by Taylor Lozano
Choreographed by Nick Ono

July 2026 💖

Unfortunately, it IS our circus and they ARE our monkeys.🎪💖Catch the final performances of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME fea...
07/29/2026

Unfortunately, it IS our circus and they ARE our monkeys.🎪💖

Catch the final performances of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME featuring our incredible cast of performers and the beautiful faces they make this Thursday thru Saturday only at The Empty Space!

✨ www.esonline.org ✨

It's a final week of fairytales and ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at The Empty Space! Ti...
07/28/2026

It's a final week of fairytales and ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at The Empty Space! Tickets are flying, so go grab them now before it's bye bye Britney! ❤️

👑 ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME
📆 July 30, 31, August 1 @ 7:30pm
🎟️ $25 General Admission; $20 Student/Senior; $75 VIP Table for 2
🛜 www.esonline.org
📸 Nick Ono

Seats are still available for tonight’s performance of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME which means there’s plenty of time to R...
07/25/2026

Seats are still available for tonight’s performance of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME which means there’s plenty of time to RUSH! 💨

Take advantage of our Rush Seating tonight: all open seats at the door are pay-what-you-can starting at 7PM! Just head to the front desk and ask for a Rush Seat. Drop what you can in the jar and head on in! These seats are available first-come, first-serve for all ! Perfect for those on a strict budget, our high school friends, or if you just want to catch the show again! 🏰👑💖

The chaos continues tonight at ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME… 👑✨esonline.org✨
07/24/2026

The chaos continues tonight at ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME… 👑

✨esonline.org✨

That is just so typically us. 💖✨✨✨✨👑 ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME📆 July 24, 25, 30, 31, August 1 @ 7:30pm & July 26 @ 2pm🎟️...
07/23/2026

That is just so typically us. 💖

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👑 ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME
📆 July 24, 25, 30, 31, August 1 @ 7:30pm & July 26 @ 2pm
🎟️ $25 General Admission; $20 Student/Senior; $75 VIP Table for 2
🛜 www.esonline.org
📸 Nick Ono

Our understudies hit the stage this Friday and Saturday for two performances only: Emma Jordan-Scott as Fairy Godmother ...
07/23/2026

Our understudies hit the stage this Friday and Saturday for two performances only: Emma Jordan-Scott as Fairy Godmother and Erick Jared as Clumsy!

Grab your tickets now to catch these two in ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME in their limited roles, or on any other nights as Belle and Prince Ebullient at esonline.org! 🏰

Announcing auditions for the October & November 2026 production of... DEAR EVAN HANSENBy Steven LevensonMusic and Lyrics...
07/20/2026

Announcing auditions for the October & November 2026 production of...

DEAR EVAN HANSEN
By Steven Levenson
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Directed by Marina Gradowitz
Vocal Direction by Matthew Brown

Make an appointment for August 1 & 2 and find all the details about the show at esonline.org/auditions!

Opening this weekend along with ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME in our gallery is our TOXIC SUMMER BOUTIQUE! Packed with plent...
07/16/2026

Opening this weekend along with ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME in our gallery is our TOXIC SUMMER BOUTIQUE! Packed with plenty of presents for that special prince or princess in your life, you’re sure to find the perfect treasure here. Stop by starting 30 minutes before the show or during intermission! 👑🏰

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5417 Woodmere Drive
Bakersfield, CA
93313

Opening Hours

Friday 7pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 7pm - 11:30pm
Sunday 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16613277529

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